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Emerson & Silver Foot Officer's Sword

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Emerson & Silver Foot Officer's Sword
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Civil War Era Foot Officer's Sword, by Emerson & Silver, Trenton, NJ, 32'' finely etched polished blade, with ''U.S.'' surmounted by foliate scrolls to left side of blade; right side similarly adorned but with Federal eagle holding E Pluribus Unum ribbon. Nicely cast gilt guard and cap, finely wound two-strand wire wrap over skateskin grip. In black iron scabbard with gilt throat, double rings, and separate attached drag. Condition is near excellent with light thinning to grip and minor wear and toning to gilt grip components, as well as some spotting to bottom portion. Blade is excellent with only very light carbon spotting near guard. Scabbard with moderate general darkening, with thinning and dulling to gilt at rings and drag. Throat remains bright. Leather washer is present. Est.: $750-$1,000.